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What component of gasoline gives it such a high enthalpy of combustion?
a) hydrocarbons
b) hydrogen
c) carbon
d) magnesium
e) none of the above

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Hydrocarbons in option a) provide gasoline a high enthalpy of combustion. Hydrocarbons, which include both hydrogen and carbon atoms, make up the majority of gasoline. When these hydrocarbons react with oxygen during burning, the links between the atoms break and new bonds form, resulting in the production of carbon dioxide, water, and energy. The strength of the bonds between the hydrogen and carbon atoms in hydrocarbon molecules accounts for gasoline's high energy content. As a result, option a) is the proper response.

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